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When emergencies strike, stay informed about the latest updates and where to seek safety if needed. Communicating with family members is essential to make sure everyone is okay. Have a simple plan that accounts for limited cell phone service, texting, or e-mails. There are many emergency mass notification communication tools available to residents and businesses in North Las Vegas. A few examples of these tools include the following: 

Social Media and Media-Sharing Networks

The use of social media and media-sharing networks has risen exponentially in emergency management because of the collaborative aspect between the community and public safety organizations. Social media allows us to share information from a verified account to the community and gives the community the opportunity to share their innovative ideas. Whole community approach is crucial to a successful emergency management program and the City of North Las Vegas Emergency Management Division invites you to follow and subscribe to our various platforms.

Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)

WEA messages go directly to your cellphone and can be used to send out urgent alerts targeting certain geographic areas. WEAs look like text messages but are designed to get your attention with a unique sound and vibration repeated twice. To be sure that your phone is able to receive a WEA if an event requires it, verify that the appropriate settings are enabled on your phone (default setting is typically enabled, but specific considerations vary by device).

Emergency Alert System (EAS)

The EAS broadcasts emergency information directly to radio and television carriers for widespread emergency events. You may have already seen these messages, which are voice messages with text scrolling on the television screen.